There are places where open drains are clearly visible. Also clearly visible are water getting stagnated in these drains. There could be serious health hazards of water stagnation as water in stagnated condition can result in becoming a breeding ground for different insects including mosquitoes.

These mosquitoes may transmit may diseases chief
ones being dengue, malaria, eastern equine encephalitis and many
more.

Water in stagnated condition also causes the
spread of contamination from animal feces and pesticides. Different types of bacteria and parasites which
may prove to be a health hazard may find such an atmosphere (water
stagnating areas) as an incubator for survival and thriving.

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Also there are reports that mold and mildew may
start to grow in areas where water is getting stagnating which can
trigger asthma symptoms and allergic reactions in sensitive people.

Stagnation of water can be due to numerous reasons.
Chief ones being, stagnation in swamps, lakes, lagoons, etc. Also
includes surface and ground water stagnation, trapped water
stagnation. The water may be trapped in human artifacts (discarded
cans, plant pots, tires, dug-outs, roofs, etc.) as well as in natural
containers such as hollow tree trunks, leaf sheaths, etc.

However, water getting stagnated in open drains is
indeed a big health hazard and concerned people should do everything
to control the side effects of such drains to the bare minimum.

Covering such drains or making the water to be in
mobile condition are some of the solutions which would help in
controlling the side effects of such water stagnation. Some reports
suggest that by installing perforated drains with the help of an
architect or a water damage specialist, the situation may be brought
under control. For avoiding ground and surface water stagnation,
drainage of surfaced and subsoil is advised.

Areas with a shallow water table are more
susceptible to ground water stagnation due to the lower availability
of natural soil drainage.

Experts may be involved in debating the above issue
for coming out with the best of the solution to make the society and
community live in good healthy environment.